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Posting Title- RES O 21R - Research Officer- Position Classification- Research Officer R21- Union- N/A- Work Options- Remote- Location- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
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- Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA- Salary Range- $69,760.70 - $79,322.69 annually- Close Date- 5/2/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> BC Public Service Agency- Ministry Branch / Division- Leadership, Engagement and Priority Initiatives / Communication, Learning and Engagement- Job Summary**Bring your research and communication skills to a dynamic and meaningful role.**

The Leadership, Engagement and Priority Initiatives (LEPI) Branch is part of the Communication, Learning and Engagement Division (CLE) of the Public Service Agency. Our projects and programs are broad in scope and support public service renewal, engagement and executive development.

Our team envisions a people-focused public service culture where employees at all levels feel inspired, supported and empowered to do their best work. Our programs are informed by research, data and evidence that have been thoughtfully and rigorously applied.

Reporting to the Manager, Research and Evaluation, the Research Officer conducts quantitative and qualitative research, data analysis and literature reviews. Research and data analysis may be communicated to divisional and executive leadership. Strong communication skills, including data storytelling, and the ability to link details and results to the larger organizational picture are an asset in this role.

We are an energized, high performing and collaborative team. We work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, using creative and innovative thinking to solve complex problems, often with limited information. We’re proud of our results, and of our respectful and engaged team culture.

**Job Requirements**:

- Post-secondary diploma or higher in statistics, mathematics, public administration, social sciences, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience producing a variety of documents, such as briefing materials, presentations, reports, or data visualization.
- Experience in a public service environment, or a similarly large, complex organization
- Experience in Human Resource-based data analysis
- Experience in employee engagement and workplace culture initiatives
- Experience and/or education in program evaluation
- Experience in innovative disciplines and concepts including human-centered design, behavioral insights, complexity theory, systems thinking, strategic foresight
- Experience with independent, creative problem-solving and making strategic decisions often with limited information
- More than one (1) year of experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. More than one (1) year of experience producing a variety of documents, such as briefing materials, presentations, reports, or data visualization.**About this Position**:
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

**Working for the BC Public Service**:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

**How to Apply**:
**Cover Letter: NO -** Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

**Questionnaire: YES -** You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

**Additional Information**:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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